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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,552.77, 98,343.75 and 18,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,552.77, 98,343.75 and 18,802 is: 28,207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,552.77 : 98,343.75 = 18,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,552.77/98,343.75 = 18,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,552.77x = 98,343.75 × 18,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,552.77x = 1,849,059,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,059,187.50/65,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,207.19

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